***A Letter of Appreciation is provided for every volunteering opportunity!***
To join the distribution list, please contact 619-718-3765 or mcrdsandiegowrrvolunteerprogram@usmc- mccs.org
Webpage lists opportunities for the entire year: http://www.mccsmcrd.com/volunteer/
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Ongoing Opportunities:
Father Joe’s Village Date: Varies – check on availability – Mondays and Saturdays Time: Lunch 1030-1300 or Dinner 1615-1830 Location: 3350 E St. San Diego, CA 92102, 16th street underground parking lot, buzz in and tell security that you are volunteering to serve lunch/dinner, park and go upstairs to the lobby, exit lobby building left, & go to courtyard entrance, go to PCM Kitchen, Bldg. 16, left or right entrance of the security booth, enter a smaller courtyard & kitchen door on left, check in with team leader Job Description: Food preparation and meal services Other Information: 15+ age of volunteers, orientation required, fill out volunteer agreement, & food handler teach and test, casual attire; however, no tank tops, shorts, or open-toe shoes POC: Theresa, 619-718-3765, [email protected]
USO Downtown Center Date: Tuesdays starting February 5, 2019 Time: 1700-1900 Location: 303 A Street, Ste. 100, San Diego, CA 92101 Job Description: Set up for dinner, serve dinner, and clean up Other Information: Open to Marines, spouses, and civilians, will give you parking for carpooling and pay the fee (1-2 spots available), if you would like to start as a group on a regular basis that can be arranged POC: Theresa Blain, 619-718-3765, [email protected] Day of the Event POC: Chris Proudfoot, 615-339-7383
San Diego Food Bank Date: Varies, sign up one week in advance Time: 1800-2000 Location: 9850 Distribution Ave. San Diego, CA 92121 Job Description: Cleaning, inspecting, sorting, packing, and labeling food products. Assembling food boxes for food programs (Seniors, Food Assistance, and Food 4 Kids Backpack). Other Information: Civilian attire, closed toed shoes, show up 10 minutes before the shift, sign up on the San Diego Food Bank site at https://sandiegofoodbank.org/ (volunteer tab, sign up tab) POC: J Bode, 858-863-5125, [email protected]
Kitchens For Good (http://kitchensforgood.org) Date: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays Time: 1700-2000 (you can start as early as 1600 and leave at 1930) Location: 404 Euclid Ave. San Diego, CA 92114 Job Description: Prep food for hunger relief, chop produce and package meals, preparing food for local elementary school students, non-profits feeding homebound seniors, foster care children, and at risk youth Other Information: Civilian attire, closed-toed shoes and no-slip shoes, t-shirts/sleeved shirts, long-pants, no jewelry on. Be able to lift 2 lbs. Gloves, hairnets, and aprons provided. POC: Sign up on http://kitchensforgood.force.com/volunteerregistration & you can pick you date and time to work
Wildlife Survey Volunteer Training, Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve Date: Saturday, April 20, 2019 Time: 0745-1230 Location: 12212 Canyonside Park Drive San Diego, CA 92126 Job Description: Learn about conservation, habitat fragmentation, basic track and scat identification, data collection protocols, and survey transects. Upon completion of the class, you will be able to join wildlife survey team Other Information: Must be at least 16 years old to volunteer, 4 hours per quarter required to volunteer after initial 4.5 hour training. Volunteer orientations are given quarterly in January, April, July, and October. POC: www.sdtt.org/volunteer-training, register at [email protected] or call 760-715-4102, leave your name and email address to reserve a spot for the training
Depot Baby Shower***4 Volunteers Needed*** Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Time: 1130-1400 Location: Community Center Job Description: Check in table, assist with photo booth area and food Other Information: Civilian attire POC: Theresa Blain, 619-718-3765, [email protected]
San Diego Comic Con International 2019 (Wonder Con) ***Sign up by March 13th*** Date: Friday – Sunday, March 29-31, 2019 Time: Various shifts, one day, 3 hour shift possible Location: 800 West Katella Ave. Anaheim, CA 92802 (Anaheim Convention Center) Job Description: Line management, delivering supplies, attendee check in/out, bag preparation Other Information: Casual attire, transportation, lodging, meals are the expense of the volunteer POC: Miramar Volunteer Coordinator, [email protected]
10th Annual Taste of Our Community (Options For All – Benefits adults with disabilities) Date: Thursday, March 14, 2019 Time: 1730-1000 (2 hour shift okay) Location: BRICK in Liberty Station, 2863 Historic Decatur Rd. San Diego, CA 92106 Job Description: Greeting, registration, assist with opportunity drawing, silent auction, set up & clean up Other Information: This is a charity event, must be at least 21+ years of age, casual-dressy evening attire POC: Kellye Buchanan, [email protected], 858-565-9870 x226
Salk Education Date: Thursday and Friday, March 14 and 15, 2019 Time: 0700-1130 Location: 4345 54th St. San Diego, CA 92115 (San Diego State University area) Job Description: DNA extraction and gel electrophoresis Other Information: Casual attire POC: [email protected]
Operation Courage 5K (Care Package Program for Women in the Military) Date: Saturday, March 16, 2019 Time: 0700-1200, sign up at https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/CA/Escondido/OperationCourage5K Location: 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025 Job Description: Various jobs - Handing out water, cheering on runners, giving directions, handing out medals, picking up trash, set up, and tear down Other Information: Civilian attire POC: Brad Roth, 858-500-6456
Agua Hediona Lagoon Foundation 5K/10K fun walk/run & World Water Day Date: Saturday, March 16, 2019 Time: 0700-1330 Location: 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Job Description: Water station attendants, sign holders, registration assistants, parking and crosswalk attendants, set up and tear down Other Information: Volunteers get free lunch, must be at least 15+ to volunteer, civilian attire POC: [email protected]
Vista Food Distribution, Catholic Charities, Diocese of San Diego Date: Wednesdays – 3/20, 4/17, 5/22, 6/19, 7/17, 8/21, 9/18, 10/16, 11/20, & 12/18 Time: 0900-1100 Location: 917 E Vista Way Vista, CA 92084 (Inside a thrift store called Shopportunity, 76 gas station on the corner, cross street is Vale Terrace) Job Description: Volunteers will help the Food Resource Center prepare for the distribution of USDA commodities by placing food on hand dollies and storing it in the warehouse Other Information: 16+ years of age volunteers, orientation provided, indoor and outdoor event, wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes, bring sunscreen and plenty of water, be able to lift 15-25 lbs. repeatedly POC: Holly Schuck, 760-631-4792, [email protected]
Preservation of the Balboa Park 1910 Carousel – Friends of Balboa Park Date: Thursday, March 21, 2019 Time: 1400-1600 Location: 1889 Zoo Place San Diego, CA 92101 Job Description: Light maintenance of a 1910 Carousel - clean animal rides and brass poles Other Information: Civilian, comfortable attire, snacks provided POC: Jill Jones, [email protected], 619-232-2282
Dancing With My Hero Family Dance***22 Volunteers Needed*** Date: Friday, March 22, 2019 Time: 1230 (approx.) - 2200 Location: MCRD, Bayview Restaurant Job Description: Set up, wear costumes if you are willing, assist at activity booths, direct traffic, break down Other Information: Waiver to fill out, dinner provided POC: Johanna Jones, 619-524-8240, [email protected]
Crest Canyon in Del Mar Restoration Date: Saturday, March 23, 2019 Time: 0900-1200 Location: 2250 Del Mar Heights Rd, San Diego, CA 92130 (meet at the trailhead on Durango Dr. Del Mar, CA 92014) Job Description: Remove invasive plants and other restoration activites under shade of old growth Torrey pines and lookout over beautiful vistas Other Information: Volunteers under 18 must have a guardian sign a youth waiver to participate, wear sturdy shoes or boots, hat, water, sunscreen, tools and gloves provided. No bathrooms on site. POC: Sami Collins, [email protected]
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park***Free Camping Friday and Saturday night, Limited RV spots (no hookup)*** Date: Saturday, March 23, 2019 Time: 0830-1330 Location: 14592-14674 CA-79 Julian, CA 92036 Job Description: Help maintain trails, campgrounds, and other park features Other Information: 14+ older volunteers welcome with legal guardian, free camping available on Friday and Saturday night, limited number of RV spots (no hookups), register in advance with [email protected] POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765
March for Meals 5K Walk (Meals on Wheels San Diego County) Date: Saturday, March 23, 2019 Time: 0600-1000 Location: Liberty Station NTC Park, 2455 Cushing Rd. San Diego, CA 92106 Job Description: Set up/tear down, registration, directing race, opportunity drawing booth, Kid’s zone, and other miscellaneous tasks Other Information: Wear comfortable shoes and civilian attire. Wear sunscreen/sunglasses. Limited number of t-shirts will be given to volunteers. POC: Esteban Ojeda, [email protected], 619-278-4011
Palomar Mountain State Park Date: Sunday, March 24, 2019 Time: 0830-1330 Location: 19952 State Park Drive, Palomar Mountain, CA 92060 (1 hour, 29 minutes from here via I-15N) Job Description: Maintain park features – prune plants, maintenance on drains, pick up trash around campground and amphitheater Other Information: 12+ older volunteers with legal guardian POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765
East County Horse Ranching, Challenge Ranch, Inc. Date: Sundays - March 24 Time: 0900-1200 Location: El Cajon, CA 92019 Job Description: Light ranch work; such as, sweeping, sorting supplies, weeding, painting, and moving hay bales, special skills in plumbing, irrigation, carpentry are also welcome Other Information: Closed-toed shoes, clothes willing to get dirty, sunscreen, hat, snacks, reusable water bottle, may bring swim suit and towel to cool off and relax after your shift at the swimming pool POC: Jordynn Todd, [email protected], 916-893-8194
Salton Sea State Recreation Area***Free Tent & RV Camping (no hookups)*** Date: Saturday, March 30, 2019 Time: 0900-1300 Location: 100225 State Park Rd. Mecca, CA 92254 (Between Borrego Springs and Joshua Tree National Park) Job Description: Two day weekend focusing on staining wooden shade ramadas Other Information: Ages 10+ older with legal guardian, civilian/camping attire, free camping, sometimes kayaking, and lunch provided POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-376 Watershed Warriors Valley Center Community, I Love a Clean San Diego Date: Saturday, March 30, 2019 Time: 1000-1200 Location: 28246 Lilac Rd., Valley Center, CA 92082 (Valley Center Park and Baseball Diamonds) Job Description: Pick up trash around the community park to divert waste from the San Luis Rey watershed and maintain the natural beauty Other Information: Will provide all clean up supplies, if have bring your own reusable water bottle, work gloves, and buckets to promote zero-waste practices, required to fill out a waiver form to participate, and under 18 years of age need the waiver signed by a guardian POC: https://goo.gl/forms/zWYL9GiANpimk3mP2
Buena Vista Audubon – Nature Center Garden Work Party Date: Monday, April 1, 2019; April 8, 2019; April 15, 2019; April 22, 2019; April 29, 2019 Time: 1000-1200 Location: 2202 South Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054 Job Description: Maintain native plants and trails Other Information: Comfortable civilian attire POC: Joan Bockman, [email protected]
Military Kid’s Club***3 Volunteers Needed*** Date: Friday, April 4, 2019 Time: 1700-2000 Location: Bldg. 5E, Second Deck Classroom Job Description: Assist children and staff with signing in/out children and activities Other Information: Orientation at 1700, feel free to bring your dinner to the orientation, civilian attire POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765
Meading at the Garden Festival (Alta Vista Botanical Gardens) Date: Saturday, April 6, 2019 Time: Various times, 1000-1600 Location: 1270 Vale Terrace Drive Vista, CA 92084 Job Description: Assist at beverage booths, food service, raffle Other Information: Must be at least 21 years of age, volunteer for at least 3 hours, free admission to enjoy event after volunteering POC: [email protected]
Family Fun Festival (STEP) Date: Saturday, April 6, 2019 Time: 1100-1400 Location: Palms Park in front of Bob Hope Theater, MCAS Miramar Job Description: Set up, share information at info table, face painters, oversee game booths, clean up Other Information: POC: Tracy Owens, [email protected], 858-695-6810 x271
Recruit Liberty Sunday***5 Spots Available*** Date: Sunday, April 7, 2019 Time: 1300-1700 Location: MCRD Library Job Description: Assist staff and recruits with signing in/out of the library, help with technology, etc. Other Information: Civilian attire, only active duty, please do not arrive before 1300 (library is closed prior to 1300) POC: Theresa, [email protected], 619-718-3765
Military Spouse Appreciation (Preparation)***8 Volunteers Needed*** Date: Thursday and Friday, April 11 & 12; Monday and Tuesday, April 15 & 16 Time: 0900-1500 or 1700-2000; 0900-1600 or 1700-2000 Location: Building 5E upstairs Job Description: Prep bags to stuff with gifts and prep DIY spa items Other Information: Active duty Marines or Sailors stationed at MCRD San Diego/WRR only. May split shifts, come and go volunteer opportunity, attend the one hour volunteer orientation on April 9 or 10, at 0900-1000, 1200-1300, or 1630-1730 POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765
Eggstravaganza, County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation Date: Saturday, April 13, 2019 Time: 1200-1415 Location: 1628 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. Area 1 Del Mar, CA 92014 Job Description: Staff booths, hide eggs, craft station, games, refreshment, dress as a bunny Other Information: Civilian attire POC:
Easter Eggstravaganza and Carnival (The Salvation Army Kroc Center) Date: Saturday, April 20, 2019 Event Time: 0800-1400 Location: 6845 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92115, Recreation Field Job Description: Set up, tear down, game booths Other Information: Must be at least 14+ years of age, if under 18, a parent must be present for drop off to sign a waiver POC: [email protected]
Moonlight Beach Cleanup (Surfrider San Diego) Date: Saturday, April 20, 2019 Time: 0900-1100 Location: 400 B St. Encinitas, CA 92024 (Meet next to restrooms, look for blue Surfrider tent) Job Description: Beach clean up Other Information: Supplies provided, but if you have your own reusable gloves, reusable bag/bucket, and reusable water bootle bring with you, wear comfortable civilian attire, closed-toed shoes, sunscreen, sign liability waiver, volunteers under age 18 need guardian to sign waiver form, light rain will continue event, heavy rain will cancel event POC: [email protected]
Annual 5K/10K One Hope Act Today! For Military Families Family Festival, Autism Care Today Date: Saturday, April 20, 2019 Event Time: 0530-1200 Location: 1300 E. Mission Bay Drive San Diego, CA 92109 Job Description: Set up, tear down, clean up, vendor load-in, parking, registration, shirts, food, water stations, race course locations, family fun zone, and more Other Information: Volunteers receive a T-shirt, finisher medal, cool goodies to take home, casual attire POC: Register at https://www.raceentry.com/race-reviews/act-today-for-military-families-5k10k- runwalk-and-family-festival
ArtWalk in Little Italy Date: Thursday, April 25 – Sunday, April 28, 2019 Time: 0600-2000, various shifts Location: Little Italy Downtown San Diego San Diego, CA 92101 Job Description: Various – parking lot attendant, assist artists with booth set ups, traffic control, conduct surveys, information booth, etc. Other Information: Casual attire, receive a t-shirt, and chance to be in a drawing for art and other prizes POC: Sign up on the website https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4ba9a92ea7fe3-mission1
Arbor Day Celebration, Friends of Balboa Park Date: Friday, April 26, 2019 Time: 0730-1100 Location: 1549 El Prado San Diego, CA 92101 (at Cypress Grove on the Southeast side of Balboa Drive and Quince Street) Job Description: Assist with setting up chairs, canopy, and refreshment for tree dedication program Other Information: Civilian, comfortable attire POC: Jill Jones, [email protected], 619-232-2282
American Heart Association: Heart Ball-Night at the Derby Date: Saturday, April 27, 2019 Time: 1330-2030, event from 1700-1930 Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA 92014 (Del Mar Race Track) Job Description: Set up – setting out signs, décor, lifting items, setting out auction items, greet guests using laptops/ipads to check in/out attendees, tear down Other Information: Black, business attire, dinner provided, fill out waiver form on the link below POC: TBD https://ahasandiego.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/20182019SanDiegoHeartBall/Volunteer/tabid/979062/Defa ult.aspx
Earth Day Festival Children’s Garden (Alta Vista Botanical Gardens) Date: Saturday, April 27, 2019 Time: Various times, 0800-1400 Location: 1270 Vale Terrace Drive Vista, CA 92084 Job Description: Set up, assist with children’s activities in music, artists, vendors, and Lion’s Club BBQ Other Information: Must be at least 18 years of age, volunteer for at least 3 hours POC: [email protected]
S4EA Track Meet at Sweetwater High School (Sports for Exceptional Athletes) Date: Saturday, April 27, 2019 Time: 0900-1300 Location: 2900 Highland Ave. National City, CA 91950 (meet at track in the back of the campus) Job Description: Assist with track and field, timing, awards, serve as buddies for athletes with disabilities, set up, break down Other Information: Civilian attire, lunch provided POC: Clara Downes, [email protected], 858-565-7432 (office), 619-770-8229 (cell)
17th Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup, I Love A Clean San Diego***Sign up starting April 1, 2019*** Date: Saturday, April 27, 2019 Time: 0900-1200 Location: Various locations up and down the San Diego County coastline Job Description: Creek to bay cleanup Other Information: Age minimum with adult 5+ years of age, individual 16+, wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes, hat, and sunscreen, reusable water bottle, reusable bags, buckets, gloves, and grabbers will be available for those that do not have their own supplies POC: www.creektobay.org to register and see locations
Bags and Baubles Shopping Fundraiser (Foundation for Animal Care and Education) Date: Sunday, April 28, 2019 Time: Various - 1000-1700, 1400-1700, can sign up at https://www.volunteersignup.org/YH8AF Location: Case de Cinira, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Job Description: Check out assistance with sales, organizing item inventory, beverage booth, raffle ticket booth, kitchen assistant, break down Other Information: Must be 21+ years of age to volunteer POC: [email protected]
Earth Day Fair, Balboa Park Date: Sunday, April 28, 2019 Time: 2-4 hours shifts – 0600, 0630, 0700, 0800, 0830, 0900, 0930, 1100, 1300, 1330, 1400, 1500, 1700 Location: 120 Elm Street, parking in our 1st Ave. garage across the street from the mission Job Description: area assistants, distribute signs/banners, electricity set up, parade, stage, public safety, security, first aid, information booth, parking attendant, survey team, radio communication, social networking Other Information: Attend a training on Saturday, April 9, 2018 at 1000, various jobs and shifts, see http://earthdayweb.org/EF/EF-Vol.html POC: [email protected] or 858-272-7370
Spring Games (Special Olympics San Diego County)***Sign up by Friday, May 3, 2019*** Date: Saturday, May 4, 2019 Time: Various shifts, 0900-1600 Location: 3557 Monroe St. Carlsbad, CA 92008 (Carlsbad High School) Job Description: Help with aquatics, basketball, and bocce stations Other Information: POC: [email protected]
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park Date: Saturday, May 9, 2019 Time: 0830-1330 Location: 4002 Wallace St. San Diego, CA 92110 Job Description: Help preserve the historic McCoy House. Repair and refurbish picket fencing around this park Other Information: Fill out waiver and bring with you, 10+ older can volunteer with legal guardian, parking voucher and lunch provided POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765
Stand Down 2019 Clothing Drive Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD) Date: Friday, May 10, 2019; May 17, 2019*; Saturday, May 18, 2019*; Friday, May 31, 2019*; Saturday, June 1, 2019* Time: 0600-1000, 1000-1400; 0830-1130* & 1200-1500* Location: 4141 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA (parking lot); 2061 Kurtz St. San Diego, CA (2 blocks South of VVSD)* Job Description: Help unload vehicles and sort clothes Other Information: At least 18+ years of age, civilian attire, closed-toed shoes, hat, sunscreen, reusable water bottle, water provided POC: [email protected], office: 619-393-2093, cell: 619-288-5566
Lagoona Kahuna Team Challenge (Agua Hediona Lagoon Foundation) Date: Friday, May 10, 2019 Time: 0900-1500 Location: 4215 Harrison St. Carlsbad, CA 92008 Job Description: Set up, distribution of prizes, judging, registration, tear down, possible assistance in challenges too Other Information: Food provided, comfortable civilian attire POC: [email protected]
Postal Food Drive (Encinitas Post Office/Solana Beach Post Office) Date: Saturday, May 11, 2019 Time: 1400-1600; 1530-1830 Location: 650 2nd St., Encinitas, CA 92024/153 S Sierra Ave., Solana Beach, CA 92075 Job Description: Pick assignment preference on form – administrative, breadline, counseling, deep clean crew, book sorting/resales, merchandise processing, donations, farmer’s market, food sorting/shelving Other Information: Comfortable, civilian attire, able to lift up to 50-75 pounds, waiver form and sign up at https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=1877659891 POC: Sara Rosenbaum, [email protected]
Warehouse on Wheels (STEP) Date: Saturday, May 11, 2019 Time: 0900-1400 Location: 9951 Businesspark Ave. San Diego, CA Job Description: Food distribution Other Information: POC: Tracy Owens, [email protected], 858-695-6810 x271
Annual Charity Event, Lightbridge Hospice***10-15 Volunteers Needed*** Date: Saturday, May 11, 2019 Time: Evening, 5 hours, 2 hours prior to event, 1 hour after event, two hour break Location: Old Poway Park, one mile east of the Poway exit on the 15 North Job Description: Set up, break down Other Information: Pays tribute to the patients that have passed away, refreshments provided, and LOA given by organization POC: Sarah Joslyn, [email protected], 858-458-2992
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park***Free Camping Friday and Saturday night, Limited RV spots (no hookup)*** Date: Saturday, May 18, 2019 Time: 0830-1330 Location: 14592-14674 CA-79 Julian, CA 92036 Job Description: Help maintain trails, campgrounds, and other park features Other Information: 14+ older volunteers welcome with legal guardian, free camping available on Friday and Saturday night, limited number of RV spots (no hookups), register in advance with [email protected] POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765
Palomar Mountain State Park Date: Sunday, May 19, 2019 Time: 0830-1330 Location: 19952 State Park Drive, Palomar Mountain, CA 92060 (1 hour, 29 minutes from here via I-15N) Job Description: Maintain park features – prune plants, maintenance on drains, pick up trash around campground and amphitheater Other Information: 12+ older volunteers with legal guardian POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765
Wegeforth Elementary School Annual Field Day Date: Friday, June 7, 2019 Time: 1030-1430 Location: 3443 Ediwhar Ave., San Diego, CA 92123 Job Description: Man and supervise sport stations, motivate kids to be more physically active and stay fit. Two hour field day during the school day, water and orange slice stations will be available. Other Information: Active duty only. Transportation provided by MCRD School Liaison. Wear PT gear or civilian athletic attire, wear hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765 Stand Down 2019 Clothing Tent Set Up & Build Effort, Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD) Date: Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 27, 2019; Thursday and Friday, June 26 & June 27, 2019 Time: 1300-1700; 0730-1130 & 1200-1600 Location: 1405 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101 (San Diego High School, upper athletic field) Job Description: Assist setting up the tents Other Information: 18+ years of age, comfortable civilian attire, closed-toed shoes, hat, sunscreen, reusable water bottle, water provided POC: [email protected], office: 619-393-2093, cell: 619-288-5566
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park***Free Camping Friday and Saturday night, Limited RV spots (no hookup)*** Date: Saturday, June 15, 2019 Time: 0830-1330 Location: 14592-14674 CA-79 Julian, CA 92036 Job Description: Help maintain trails, campgrounds, and other park features Other Information: 14+ older volunteers welcome with legal guardian, free camping available on Friday and Saturday night, limited number of RV spots (no hookups), register in advance with [email protected] POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765
Palomar Mountain State Park Date: Sunday, June 16, 2019 Time: 0830-1330 Location: 19952 State Park Drive, Palomar Mountain, CA 92060 (1 hour, 29 minutes from here via I-15N) Job Description: Maintain park features – prune plants, maintenance on drains, pick up trash around campground and amphitheater Other Information: 12+ older volunteers with legal guardian POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765
Stand Down 2019 Overnight Security, Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD) Date: Monday, June 24 - Thursday, June 27, 2019 Time: 1800-1200; 0000-0600 Location: 1405 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101 (San Diego High School, upper athletic field) Job Description: Roving patrol of the site to prevent trespassers and theft of VVSD/Govt. property Other Information: 18+ years of age, comfortable civilian attire, closed-toed shoes, hat, sunscreen, reusable water bottle, water provided, no security experience required POC: [email protected], office: 619-393-2093, cell: 619-288-5566
Stand Down 2019 Safety Services, Overnight Security/Baggage Check/Pet Area, Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD) Date: Friday, June 28 – Sunday, June 30, 2019 Time: 1800-2400; 0000-0600 Location: 1405 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101 (San Diego High School, upper athletic field) Job Description: Roving patrol of the site to ensure participant safety, checks in and out personal belongings of participants, cares for participant pets overnight Other Information: 18+ years of age, comfortable civilian attire, closed-toed shoes, hat, sunscreen, reusable water bottle, water provided, no security experience required POC: [email protected], office: 619-393-2093, cell: 619-288-5566
Stand Down 2019 Break Down, Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD) Date: Monday, July 1, 2019 Time: 0730-1130; 1200-1600 Location: 1405 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101 (San Diego High School, upper athletic field) Job Description: Assist break down effort as needed Other Information: 18+ years of age, comfortable civilian attire, closed-toed shoes, hat, sunscreen, reusable water bottle, water provided POC: [email protected], office: 619-393-2093, cell: 619-288-5566
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park***Free Camping Friday and Saturday night, Limited RV spots (no hookup)*** Date: Saturday, July 27, 2019 Time: 0830-1330 Location: 14592-14674 CA-79 Julian, CA 92036 Job Description: Help maintain trails, campgrounds, and other park features Other Information: 14+ older volunteers welcome with legal guardian, free camping available on Friday and Saturday night, limited number of RV spots (no hookups), register in advance with [email protected] POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765
Palomar Mountain State Park Date: Sunday, July 28, 2019 Time: 0830-1330 Location: 19952 State Park Drive, Palomar Mountain, CA 92060 (1 hour, 29 minutes from here via I-15N) Job Description: Maintain park features – prune plants, maintenance on drains, pick up trash around campground and amphitheater Other Information: 12+ older volunteers with legal guardian POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park***Free Camping Friday and Saturday night, Limited RV spots (no hookup)*** Date: Saturday, August 24, 2019 Time: 0830-1330 Location: 14592-14674 CA-79 Julian, CA 92036 Job Description: Help maintain trails, campgrounds, and other park features Other Information: 14+ older volunteers welcome with legal guardian, free camping available on Friday and Saturday night, limited number of RV spots (no hookups), register in advance with [email protected] POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765
Carry Forward Wounded Warrior Project 5K Date: Saturday, August 24, 2019 Time: TBD Location: TBD Job Description: TBD Other Information: TBD POC: Marly Rodriguez, [email protected]
Palomar Mountain State Park Date: Sunday, August 25, 2019 Time: 0830-1330 Location: 19952 State Park Drive, Palomar Mountain, CA 92060 (1 hour, 29 minutes from here via I-15N) Job Description: Maintain park features – prune plants, maintenance on drains, pick up trash around campground and amphitheater Other Information: 12+ older volunteers with legal guardian POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765
Travis Manion 9/11 Foundation 5K Run Date: September 2019 (Day TBD) Time: TBD Location: TBD Job Description: TBD Other Information: TBD POC: [email protected]
Tijuana River Valley and Watershed, Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve Date: Saturdays, September 15-October 6, 2019 Time: 0900-1200 Location: Various locations along the Tijuana River Valley and Watershed Job Description: Cleanup and habitat restoration Other Information: All ages welcome, under 16 years of age needs to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver form and be present during volunteering, 16-18 years of age needs parent or guardian to sign a waiver form, wear comfortable clothes, specifically long pants and boots or sturdy, closed-toed shoes, hat, and sunscreen, sunglasses, work gloves, tools, water, and a light snack will be provided POC: 619-575-3613 x 330, volunteer(at)trnerr.org
California Coast Clean Up Day Date: Saturday, September 21, 2019 Time: 0900-1200 Location: Various locations up and down the San Diego County coastline Job Description: Coast cleanup Other Information: Age minimum with adult 5+ years of age, individual 16+, wear comfortable clothes, closed-toed shoes, hat, and sunscreen, reusable water bottle, reusable bags, buckets, gloves, and grabbers will be available for those that do not have their own supplies POC: www.cleanupday.org to register and see locations
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park***Free Camping Friday and Saturday night, Limited RV spots (no hookup)*** Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019 Time: 0830-1330 Location: 14592-14674 CA-79 Julian, CA 92036 Job Description: Help maintain trails, campgrounds, and other park features Other Information: 14+ older volunteers welcome with legal guardian, free camping available on Friday and Saturday night, limited number of RV spots (no hookups), register in advance with [email protected] POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765
Palomar Mountain State Park, Annual Apple Festival Date: Sunday, September 29, 2019 and October 6, 2019 Time: 0830-1330 Location: 19952 State Park Drive, Palomar Mountain, CA 92060 (1 hour, 29 minutes from here via I-15N) Job Description: Pick fruit for pies, fresh pressed cider, caramel apple pops, and other treats for the special event on October 20, 2019 Other Information: 12+ older volunteers with legal guardian POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765
Palomar Mountain State Park, Annual Apple Festival Date: Saturday, October 19, 2019 - Sunday, October 20, 2019 Time: 1300-1700 Location: 19952 State Park Drive, Palomar Mountain, CA 92060 (1 hour, 29 minutes from here via I-15N) Job Description: Event preparation and set up on Saturday and booth assistance, clean up, and tear down on Sunday Other Information: 12+ older volunteers with legal guardian POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park***Free Camping Friday and Saturday night, Limited RV spots (no hookup)*** Date: Saturday, October 26, 2019 Time: 0830-1330 Location: 14592-14674 CA-79 Julian, CA 92036 Job Description: Help maintain trails, campgrounds, and other park features Other Information: 14+ older volunteers welcome with legal guardian, free camping available on Friday and Saturday night, limited number of RV spots (no hookups), register in advance with [email protected] POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park***Free Camping Friday and Saturday night, Limited RV spots (no hookup)*** Date: Saturday, November 9, 2019 Time: 0830-1330 Location: 14592-14674 CA-79 Julian, CA 92036 Job Description: Help maintain trails, campgrounds, and other park features Other Information: 14+ older volunteers welcome with legal guardian, free camping available on Friday and Saturday night, limited number of RV spots (no hookups), register in advance with [email protected] POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765
Palomar Mountain State Park Date: Sunday, November 10, 2019 Time: 0830-1300 Location: 19952 State Park Drive, Palomar Mountain, CA 92060 (1 hour, 29 minutes from here via I-15N) Job Description: Help prepare the historic apple orchard for the winter season Other Information: 12+ older volunteers with legal guardian POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park***Free Camping Friday and Saturday night, Limited RV spots (no hookup)*** Date: Saturday, December 7, 2019 Time: 0830-1330 Location: 14592-14674 CA-79 Julian, CA 92036 Job Description: Help maintain trails, campgrounds, and other park features Other Information: 14+ older volunteers welcome with legal guardian, free camping available on Friday and Saturday night, limited number of RV spots (no hookups), register in advance with [email protected] POC: Theresa Blain, [email protected], 619-718-3765
San Diego Tet Festival Date: Friday, January 24-26, 2020 Time: Friday , 1600-1900, 1900-2200; Saturday, 0900-1200, 1200-1500, 1500-1800, 1800-2200; Sunday, 0900-1200, 1200-1500, 1500-1800, 1800-2200 Location: 8575 New Salem Street San Diego, CA 92126 (Mira Mesa Community Park) Job Description: Various – volunteer booth, cultural village, trash crew, main stage, drink booth, vendors, game booth Other Information: Fill out liability form and fill out form at the link below for the job you would like to do: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bxjmW1YjVQ9w75CITudI0XXj-m861T- kfneH2z_F9_0/viewform?edit_requested=true POC: [email protected], https://www.sdtet.com/#sdtet-volunteers-section